Characters & Themes
Live Wires (1946) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1946 · 65 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Phil Karlson
- Starring
- Mike Mazurki, Huntz Hall, Leo Gorcey, William Benedict, John Eldredge, Bobby Jordan
Slip is fired from a construction firm after decking his boss, angering the sister who secured his job. He and Sach land positions serving warrants for the District Attorney. While working the new job, Slip uncovers shady dealings at his former company and learns his sister may be in danger.
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